NEED A TEAM THAT SPECIALISES in complex disputes?
Business disputes are a fact of life, and a major cause of stress and lost productivity for owners.
The silver lining is that there are ways to minimise disruption and prevent problems arising in future.
If a dispute arises in your business which you can’t resolve in the usual ways, there are a few useful guidelines to maximise your chances of getting a good outcome:
Stop and think about what everyone knows: Disputes often start from misunderstandings or a lack of information. Sometimes it’s possible to de-escalate a problem by ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
Keep records: If you can’t prove that a price was agreed, or that delivery occurred, then you may be facing an uphill struggle.
Take advice when needed: It’s very easy to say the wrong thing in an email, or sign something without fully understanding the terms and conditions. Taking advice as a last resort can mean that your options have already been limited.
One of the points of difference offered by Smith and Partners is the availability of experts in a wide range of subject matters within one firm, and our use of the latest techniques and software for paperless management of our litigation projects. Large volumes of documents and evidence are stored, reviewed, searched and accessed easily, without having to generate mountains of paperwork or lose unnecessary time.
Our team now includes Nigel Stone, an experienced litigator with expertise in construction disputes, resolving problems around use of intellectual property, and advising on the delicate balance of shareholder disagreements. Nigel joins our expert litigation team guided by Director Carolyn Ranson and Senior Associate Nathan Tetzlaff.
If your current lawyer does not offer high level dispute resolution services, Smith and Partners are happy to receive their referral in relation to your litigation project. Whether it's conducting negotiations, attending mediation, or advocating in court, they are ready to safeguard your best interests.